The Critical Importance Of Business Ethics For Effective Leadership

Leadership in business must set the standard and "Walk the talk" when it comes time to ethical behavior. There can be no compromise of ethics. There can be no "Waiver of ethics." A leader must constantly keep his or her actions above reproach. If leaders are committed to that high standard, there will be no more Enron, WorldCom, Tyco, and Adelphia ethical meltdowns. Knowing what is right is very important to personal and business ethics. Doing what is right is absolutely critical to personal and business ethics.